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Ciales, Puerto Rico
Ciales · Puerto Rico
Ciales is a small town in Ciales, Puerto Rico with a population of 3,256. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ciales
Ciales barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Ciales, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,009.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,256 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3361°, -66.4688° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Ciales |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ciales
Ciales is a small town in Puerto Rico (Ciales) with a population of 3,256. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3361°N, 66.4688°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 86 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 56 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in |
Ciales has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").
Schools in Ciales
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Cadeca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carretera Ciales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Francisco Serrano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Alonso Díaz Torres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Concepción Pérez Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristobal Vicens | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hato Viejo Cumbre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jaime Coira Ortiz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan A. Corretjer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Urbana De Ciales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República Del Ecuador | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Zenón Rivera | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ciales
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casa Pueblo | community news, environment | MP3 48 kbps | |
| WRPG-DB Pura Gracia | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WKAQ 580 | news | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| Hot 102 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| LA X | — | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Fidelity 95.7 | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La X 100.7 FM | pop, reggaeton | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIAC 740 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ciales
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa Museo Aurora | ||||
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García" | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo y Escuela de Arte Marcos Juan Alegría Valle | ||||
| Sala de la Estación del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in Ciales
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Josefa "Pepa" Bruno Oquendo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ciales
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-3311 | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; | Yes | ||
| Plaza del Mercado Héctor "Joy" Sandín |
Restaurants in Ciales
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ciales
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ciales
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ciales
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ciales
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ciales
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ciales
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ciales
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ciales
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ciales
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Ciales
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATION | PR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARD | ARECIBO |
Airports Near Ciales
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ciales
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| USPS - Ciales |
Treatment Centers in Ciales
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CDT Toa Alta Cura |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciales
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Discípulos de Cristo - Ciales | |
| Iglesia San Antonio | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ciales
What is the population of Ciales?
Ciales has a population of 3,256 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 66.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ciales?
Ciales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.